Electric Car Charging Points
- Tethered charge point: This EV charging point has a long cable attached to the cabin through Type 1 or Type 2 connector. Most electric cars in the UK come with a Type 2 connector. It is highly recommended to check with a manufacturer before buying this type of EV charging point UK.
- Socketed charge point: This type of Electric Vehicle Charging Point has no cable attached to it. It is an EV charging stations with necessary safety devices to protect you, your car and home’s fuse board.
The advantage of socketed charge points is that you can charge every kind of electric vehicle as no specific connector type is required with this EV charging point.
Types of EV Chargers
There are different kinds of electric chargers from which your electric cars derive power. You can simply charge your vehicle by plugging it into a socket or charging unit. There are various kinds of EV Charging stations to keep your electric vehicle fully charged.
- Slow chargers: These chargers are suitable for overnight charging. It takes around 6-12 hours to recharge an electric car. They are rated at 3.6kW.
- Fast chargers: They have a rating of 7 to 22kW and take around 3-7 hours to recharge an EV. There are different kinds of models available on the market. Now, you have to decide which type of EV charge point you require.
- Rapid chargers: They have an efficiency to charge 80% in 20 to 40 minutes, hence they are the quickest.
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The OZEV Grant allows you to claim up to 75% of the cost of the charge point and its installation up to a maximum of £350 for home installation and £14,000 for workplace installations.
Electric cars and vans have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Their technology is continually improving, allowing greater driving ranges and easier adoption.
This demand has created competitive vehicle prices comparing with fuel-run cars, with savings on the running costs. This has led to a greater requirement for electric vehicle charging points.
At ElectVicks, we are fully certified and experienced EV charging point installers which are able to deliver our services to your chosen location.